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Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
WASHINGTON posToFFIcE.
Three cssdfslss.s for the Fat once and
All D,oUet-

Drraorr Dec IA Washington dis
Patch TO the Jssnrnaf SAYS: The District Of
Columbia De mocrsts ara greatly excited
over the contest for she city postmsstsrship.
There are - applicants on fle. Two Of
eh>~e men have died since making applics-
tons and ons in prison. Three Michigan
applicants are en- the list: Robsrt +. Hill
Kalamazoo, Iobs J. Enrixbt, Detroit, and
Charles snnderisnd, Of Hsdley. The latter
Il an sfacer Of tue sslVssi0n army. and Is
hsck.d ~ that organisation. Coz Hi has
his papsrs arranged caFefnlly. and has
made cs,nsuiraous 10 large iatfers TIE fol-
lowing inslprsenenE Il am fron Aichi-
gan. Hill thlnss this ofIice nsiougs 20
Nichixan hv teredifars rtEht-
The Disfrics Dscocrst< vouid BE hspfier
IL they knew wnsf they viii lesrn IN dsy
or tno-thst 20 Micniesn usn. OF any
ether outsider. = 20 have ths Washington
pc-rolacs.
The Nichi1zn delegation hav. .not learned
that Washington nlan - 70 be appointed
citv postmaster, hence they called n .
h,,.fv on President Cleveland t1dsr and
presented paper urging John Enrixbs >
sppointeaent. Judge Chirmsa made an
enthusiastic speech 90 which ths President
listened to. but responded TO ia short.
icrkg ena znssiziaetory sentences.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

i n1sas>ssz E<1i8y knl sAsrin IN
kszlsfiaz 4rrssa


dtEzDox. ainn-. Dsc. zl--Is Is reported
here that ths sheriff and deputies Of Nor
naan Coansy hsss had nyhs IA ths woods
today sish tAs Hohnadel family. The AZ
fair is ssid % hare taksn place Ten miles
southeast Of Ala, ths county seat sad At
least tso persons we're killed and several
severely wounded. Henry StutlEaeir. Who
cams hsrs bF 42nitob2 train from Bump.
a station . iss nsilss vest. says a regular
battle took place aud ss least ffty shots
zsre hrsd The Hohnsdels eonsls. o. =
iasnsr. mother. a sister and toar brothers.
he trouble began yesterday afternoon.
Andkes H0hnadel one 81 the boys. ~as Sc
work asa Sux8msr 90 farm n Cass county.
Dakotz. aud vas successful IA getting the
moaey on a forged n0te for $50. de then
disappeared. and Il sas not iearnet anal
Aoaday laat where hs Vas. Sheriff beaton,
Of Fargo finally located hiIn - the home 81
bis iather cen miles southeast OF Ads. Sc
cured . requisilion from Governor AeGiil.
OF Minnesota. for his arrest. and. wkth
Deputy SneFiffs b.azier and Putnam. Of Sor-
man county went 60 tbs Hohnsdei farm Ar
riving there thsy made known thesr Inission,
shereupon the whole family made furious
onsizught upoa the officers with Knives axes
spades, pischlDFks and chairs. oheFiH Bed
ton retreased in good order. while the two
deputies we're laid out. Mrs Hoanadel
split open Pntaam's head with spade and
Andrew Hohnadel oeat Blsxier 10 insensi-
bllity with q club Believing their assall-
ants Head the family gathered together their
valuables and rotreated 70 the woods.
Asighbors took the Deputies to Ada. where
they are IN the care OF physicians. Putnam
will die, while Blazier has an even chance
between life and death
Toe latest intelligence Is that the Hohna-
del family have returned 20 their house.
where they are securely bzrricaded and pre-
pared 70 resist any ordinary posse. The
Sheriff IS organizing force OF 100 men.
and will 20 down tomorrow and bring them
ia. dead or alive. Serious trouble is appre-
hepffs1
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

Grand Rapids Lodge No. slz, l. o. 9. T.,
celebrated the thirteenth anniversary Of Sta
organization last evening. at its hall ia
Lovett's block. with masquerade social
and musical entertainment. The lodge has
about l25 members. and over 100 attended
the entertainment. W. 4. Hawk. Past
Chief Tempiar. delivered 80 address on the
history Of the order. Delicious refresh
ments we're served by the lsdiss. Some
very handsome as well ss some very corni-
cal costumes were worn by the young
ladies. a verv pleasant evening Was en-
joyed by AL those attending.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
omcerB of the Maecsbess.

Crescent Star Tent. No. l52. knights of
the Maccabees. held their annual meeting
last evening and elected the following Of
icers:
Post Commander. j. II. Quick; Com
mander, VIM. IL. Nentzy; Lieutenant
Commander. VIM. Hess; Record Keeper,
VIM. Tanner; Finance Keeper. c. @. Scott;
Sergeant. II. Dykemsn; Prelate, WIN. A.
stevens. Naster-xt-Arms, H. A Dewey;
First Master of Guards, c. A. s. Kelley;
Second Master OF Guards. F. ". Worfel;
Sentinel, O. J. Clark: Picket, julius Kuhn.
The officers will be installed next
Wednesday evening.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

CHICAGO. Dec. 2l.-Rain. mud and siesh.
which yesterday afternoon made life ir
Chicago burden. gave place dnriDg the
night to a cold wave from the northwest
1t came with rush. and inside OF twelve
hours there was drop Of IS degrses in the
temperature. The Signal Service reports
the thermometer Ave above in the early
morning hours; al 6, o'clock ten above.
The indications are that the cold blast viii
hover over this region for ut least twenty
four hours longer. and that lower point
on the thermometer will be touched.
This morning AZ Fo;t Totten. DAk.. IL was
reported al twenty below, at Denver four-
teen below ana AZ hontrose twenty below.
Away down at Fort Davis. Tex, the in
hAoitants we're reveling in the novel luxury
OF snow storm, and al san Francisco the
thermome eter stood At twenty-six below.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

About twenty members Of the Twenty
frst Michigan Infantry held meeting last
evening al the Bridge Street House 10 ar
range for the reunion OF the regiment,
which will occar in this city January y.
Charles y BelknaD was appointed Char.
rDtn and Iber Rice Decfstsfy. IL was de-
el8ed 90 hold . banquet at the Bridge sfrest
House, and the business meeting and era
ton II Company X srfnorv. Ths Grafton
viii be delivered by Hon. Cornelius Van
Loo. Of Zseland. One and one-third fares
have been secured on al Michigan railroads
and The prospects are tisst the reunion will
be one of the largest and most successful
ever held by the fezfasnt.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
A SENSATION AT DUBLIN.
ATTEMPT to Shoot an Ex-Oficer of the
American Army.


American Army.
DUBLIN, Dec. 2l.-A tremendous sensa-
ton was caused today by an attempt to
shoot Rev. Henry Melville. a young
clergyman. made by Captain Dunne FORM
erly Governor of Castlebar Jail and officer
in the Union Army during the American
war Of the Rebellion. Capt. Dunno charges
Melville with having seduced his daugher
while the latter was residing
with Mellviile's wife. After the discovery
OF Illicit relations of the pair Melville
eloped with the girl, and went TO the conti-
nent. They returned to England after q
while and were discovered by Du me IN
London. Melville then fed to Ireland,
and was pursued by Dunno, who traced
him to Dublin. While Melville Was being
driven in CAB today Dunno saw him and
made a dash for the vehicle. firing q revolt
yer at It's occupant. Melville saw his assai-
ant coming. and held a CAB rug IN front OF
him, st6pping the bullet. Dunno was ar
rested and committed for trial. Public
sympathy is entirely in his favor.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
MOFFATT STILL VERY LOW.
stii Unconscious but stronger and Ms


stin Unconscious but stronger and May
Recover.
WASHINGTON. Dec. II. Congressman
Moffatts condition was unchanged this
morning. Typhoid complications are
consultation of leading physicians was held
on bis case at noon. They will only say
that his recovery depends on the strength
of his constitution to survive the blood
poisoning. He is much emaciated and too
weak TO retain consciousness except at
intervals. The Mother Superior of the hos
pitsl said at noon that she had about given
mp hope of his recovery.
Mr.. Mofiatt is still unconcious tonight,
but he seems 10 De stronger and hopes are
entertained for his recovery.
LATER.-Secretary Manning is very low,
and his desth is momenterily expected.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
Raising Pacific Coast Fares.

SAN FRAScrsco, Dec. 2l.-The Southern
Pacific Railroad will tomorrow, in compli-
auce with the Inter State Commerce law,
give notice of an advance in irst-class rates
TO points beyond the Missouri river, st.
Louis, Memphis. New Orleans aud Cairo.
First-ciass rates TO Chicago will now be
$3.50: 20 So. Louis, S67 so, New York, sol;
Boston, S92- The Southern points affected
are Memphis, $3.50; Mobile, S87 IS: At
lanta. sS6 %: New Orleans $3.50; Rich
mond, Ss8.4O; Vicksburg, s67.50.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

DusVeUK. Ia, Dec. zl.--In visw of the
probabilities Of the closing Of the hreveries
in this city. some Of the Eastern insurance
comp~nies ARE considering The sdvIsabi;isy
Of canoeing their policies on brewery er1p-
persy. They have written 20 their agents
here Repeating their opiniens on ths mst-
ter. The concern Of the Insurance con-
psnies arises from he late de1 son of the
United Ststes saprssos Cenrf. which IL
acted apon here vii render fhs property o.
brewers Arrest wsrthisss. so8 becorrs IN
consequence n7or.i rieEs
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

wksaESsTos. DEC. 2i.-Quiss a star hss
heen oerasioned n secisi circles over TIE
fact thss Mss Bessie Hiliver, prominsnt
scciesv Eelle. wbo vas engaged "a = sen Of
Cemptrsfisr fFenhasz. h8s e8eTe1 wfth
tffsys<ss Esulkiey. ne sen 81 lexdiag phv-
siasn hers.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

uudsonvil,e uappsniurs.

HupsoSyILLE. Dec. PA. M. Hulsen. 8
ieweler here, and Miss Emma Varney, of
Dorr, are one. Justice Waite ofiiciated.
And now A NJ. II. gees around looking as
though he's wondering. (which one?"-Mr.
c. Winchester, of Newburg. is visiting rela-
hves in this vicinity.-To Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. ]. Vanderboegh, a girl.-Mfs. G. p.
Wicks, of Stanton, is visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Uamingef.- Mr.. Chas. Under
hill, OF Chicago, IS back on visit.-Miss
Diena I wiest, OF Grand Rapids. has been
spending q week with relatives here.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
THE ZIG RAFT
Adriftin the Lire Of Trans Atlantic steam

Adrift In the Lice of rrans-A Atlantic steam
ers-A Commodore TO Look After II.
WAsHIN6roN, Dec. 2l.--It il Learned here
that Secretary Whitney. now in New York,
has instructed Commodore Gherardi, in
command OF the New York Nary Yard, to
send a naval vessel on cruise after the
enormous raft from Nova Scotia, now
adrift in the path of European vessels, to
warn them of its presence and If possible to
tow it to place OF safety.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
Barry County Goes Dry.

.
HASTINGS, Dec. 21.-Yesterday Barry
county voted on local option. and the re-
suit turned TO be a surprise to both vets
and drys. The weather was favorable, and
about two-thirds of the entire vote was cast.
Returns 80 far shows large gains for the
drss, Hastings city showing gain OF nearly
100, giving only majority OF IA for the
vets. The county will 20 dry by about
/. 500 majority.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

NEW YoRx. Dec 2i.--A rumor gained
currancy today that Jay Gould was obliged
by illness to sbandon bis journey abroad
and had cabled for bis New York physician
70 come 70 Europe az once. Russell Sage
said there was no truth in the report. A
cablezrsm was afterwards received report
ing Gould well At Florence. DR.. Simmons.
who Is Gouid's physician. is IN the city as
usual.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

William oDonnsiL Herman Barnett ard
James Ksnnsdy we're srrsstsl las night for
ssserSns IN q dxy kiin 81 TIE Grand Rsssas
HtsTs fses3FF on South Frent-x Iks
vstebEase il Kosnx bis feands discovered
biz unB.1oen ozests sra 6fei6sS tbst 3feF
shs1ia care fn8se osxnfsxtzble sa1 sseaFe
qaexsers tazn they we're eHso9iax.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
A CAVE UNDER Lake ERIE.
The Wonderful Discovery of a Fisherman
Living on the Lake shore

k7IfIHK OH tf1t zz111-o SfU7ts
TOLEDO. o., Dec. 21.--It is reported here
that fisherman named De Shelter. living
has discovered while diving at the mouth
of small river an immense underground
cave which bids fair to rival the famous
Mammoth Cave of kentucky. 1t is be.
lieved that this cave extends for miles un-
der Lake Erie andlconnects with Perry's
cave at Put-in-Bay, twenty miles away.
where Commodore Perry sought shelter
during the war of 1872.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

Nr. SrKsLrSa. Ky-. Dec 21.--Ernest
Stone and Dudley Mays OF Ovixsville. snd
two negro women. al intoxicated. while
crossing the rsilrosd in buggy ysstsvisg,
wrre struck ng rain. one man and one
woman rere Instantly killed. The Others
we're fafsliy injured. one man dying in =
fs~ hours.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
ras colo WAVE.
1<rrsbls s1eFexias Freus ths Cold In the
wsst-Psopls Bnrnsnk Earaisar~.

Nest-Fsople BnrnsnE knrslfar<.
81. LouIs, Dse 2l~-'fhs hlzsFd that
started in the Msss ssrly yesterday naorn-
Jag continues in is severity and Al O'Clock
this aorning. the mercary lowered around
zero. Reports fsom Lexssnwerfh. kss.,
indicate much suffering IN the West from
tbs lack Of fael. The demands on the
nines are isr greater shsn csa ee ni'sd snd
messages coins II he4Fiy. Demanding sad
appealing fer feel. similar rsPerss come
from Parsons aud Topeka. Ihs farmers
are burnins their eora. fufniInre sad parts
OF their houses 20 keep freEa frsszlng.
Great distress Is reported from Mead znd
Clark counties, where several persons have
oesn frozen 70 death. Al Dgaton. a motheE
and her three children sought refuge a. q
neighboE's aud were frozen 60 death wsiie
crossing the prairie
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

Ncanzeoz. Iowa. Dee. 8.-Tuo pssssn-
ssr trains On Toe s. fsuI road ooDi8e4 a.
Jseksen Junctioa esssy shis rsoFnszz. Toe
easszeeT, Efewsa snd basezeeusn q tie
weSf Ard Ersin s-s szia 8 hzss ben fsia1-
" ia51ee4. 70 passengers are reFoTteS
hurse owlns e - neasv sno~ seorm- xsi
trains Sc sslsyea sad psFtseulsn srs nos
3esaiasoie.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

AGRaxY. y. X, Dec 1.-The following
was given Gus tonight by the Manning
family regarding the Illness of ex-secretsry.
Manning has rested quietly today and his
general condition il about as yesterday.
Ills osy sicis1s do not loos for immediate
crisis. bus recover is improbsbie.y
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

SAY FRsrcrsco. Dec I.-Tbs steamer
San Vincent. Of the Northern Pacific
Steamship Company. was burned to the
waters edge last night about ssventy-fvs
miles South Of San Francisco. on the
Pacific Ocean. Eleven of the crew we're
LOSE The steamer was laden with freight
and valued at $4,000.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
Burriars At mladlerIlle.

MIDDLEvILLE. Mich, Dec. 2l.-konday
night burglars blew open two safes in this
village. enc in Otto Bros hardware store
and the other in French & Sons roller
mill. About 500 in cash was stolen from
Otto Bros, but the other safe contained
nothing but books and papers.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
WAYS Ano MEANS COMMITTEE.



wssurSeros, Dec. 2l.-A quiet confer
srcs Of Csrlisle's followers was held last
night to look over The Ways and Means
Committee LIST and talk ovsr the situation.
Il IS positively asserted that Mr. Gay, Of
louisiana. who was mentioned IS having
been suggested bY Mr. Randall, viii be
uoon the COMMITTEES. the list OF members
Of which viii probably Be as foi-
lows Mills Of Texas Chairman:
car of New York. Mcmillan,
OF Tennessee. c. r Brackenridgs, OF
Arkansas. " &. 2. Breckenridge. OF Ken
fucky. Turner. Of 6seofgis, Bynum, Of In
slians, Gay. of Louisiana; Kelley. 0f Penn
.vIvsnis. Browne, Of lndisns. Reed OF
Maine. mckinley, OF Ohio: Cannon. OF Hi
NOS.
Besides discussing The commits hst.
which indicates ths determination 20 accept
such a bill a. Mr. Randall can support, the
outlines OF q tariff bill were considered.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

cmc.eo, Dec. 2l.--c. =. II. Arnold. A. S.
Keen & Co.'S clerk, who embsxzled $500
OF his employers money, pleaded guilty
this morning. and on the Recommendation
Of kesne was given the least penalty under
the law, one year in the penifentiary.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

Lou Anderson, proprietress of house Of
i'll fame on Almy-st.. was arrested last
night on a warrant issued at the instance of
her cook, Catherine Sparks, colored. The
charge against her Is assault and battery,
and she spent the night in cell ID, over at
Police Head0Qarters
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
The Public BeaIth.

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 2I.--Reporfs to the
State Board Of Health show that neuralgia,
rheumatism, bronchitis and tonsilites are
the diseases in the order named. causing
the most sickness in Michigan during the
week ending Dec. q. Diphtheria is reported
at twenty places
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

A Woman 30 Years of Age Trying to Get
Divorce.
PoRT HURON, Mich, Dec. 2l.--Mrs. John
s. Flummerfelt is trying TO get divorce.
She has been resident oi komero for half
a century and was married about fifty years
ago. She and her husband are about 20
years old The trial causes great interest,
and there are nearly 100 witnesses. Each is
represented sy ths best lawyers Of Macomb
and St. Clair counties.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22


. resolution. which Was adopted, directing
the Fish Commission % report what ms@s-
urss have been taken for the selection OF
site for q dsa cultural station in the Ozark
region Of Southwestern Missouri
Mr.. Spooner offered resolution. which
was adopted. instructing the Committee on
Privileges and Elections 10 inquire into the
expsdisney OF the adoption by the Senate
tor tbe guidance OF the Executives OF the
several SEafesl OF form OF fcfcdentialsof of the
election OF United States Senator'S.
The resolution offered By Mr. Beck. on
the leth Instant. directing the Postothce
Committee TO inqure into the adgs ability
OF reducing The tate OF letter postage TO
cent, was TAKEN up and referred TO that
committee.
Mr. Dawes called up the bill 70 amend the
Law concerning the commission Of fish
and fisheries. and showed that q De passed
IL provides for the appointment BY the
Prssidsnt. with the advise and consent Of
Senate. Of = person OF scientific and pracu-
cal scqusintnncs with lish and isherfes as
coua M lssioner. ar salary Of s. 600. such Of
fcisl nos TO hold any other United States or
state Office. A mosion By Mr. Reagan TO
reduce the sslsrY To $1,000 Was rejected. and
the bill was passed.
Mr.. Allison called ND the holiday recess
resolution. and moved It's adoption Mr..
Plumb said he would vote sgainst the reso-
luton. because De th0ught that the propos-
81 recess Vas against the public interest.
Congress would De ia session till the dog
days and during ths latter part OF the ses-
son the country would De ia the mi DIST Of a
heated Presidential canvass There was no
reason. be said why members OF Congress
should 20 noms for the holidays.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

wssHIseTos. Dec. 2f.--Ths Secretary of
the Treasury mas directed the collectors st
View York. PailsdelphiA. Boston and Bslti-
more to exercise extra vigilance aud pre-
vent the Importation Of ali contract labor.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

vfsxxs, Der. Z.--Rsporss which are
considered authentic have rescued here
that large numhsr Of Cssssck regiments
are massins il fela1d near the frontier.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

The Cry Hzl has cost 20 asts tzss, ,o0s, 81.
iDcs1sine oEdsz drawn when cosnraesed
II vii hare cost sbeut t3a1s9eo. Speaking
q fhe nastssw Yesterday. one of fiss csf7 off,
csrs ess1 i cossd net te fepisss1 fer z4D0..
eB - TIE present kiros.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

A bran ns~ xu;s for CArisfn1ss nd i rfN
psesse fim more thar = - useless erin-
ketS. 6a<a exery-dsy saiss Is tro - three
aeiisrs. Fvs q. A. bars : sDsend5d sli
Roel C.ss enIs foF B09s. sxss % y 81 fhe
STAB C1nrHFxs Eerzv
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

DvsLEx. Dec. A.--Dsvid sheehy, Men,
Der fer South Galway. was sentenced at
Clommsi today 10 one months inpyison-
ment for violations at toe Crimes act In
addressing League meetings.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

PrTTsBCEs, Dee- zl-E. l.. Packer. Isrx.
pias iaaaser dsslsr, bss confessed jaagnent
70 evs- szoose He hss extensive lumber
yards n Maskexen. Mieh.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
Tweuty-Eishs Below at Assiasboiae.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 2l.--Jhe storm which
started in yesterday and still continues fur
iously in Minnesota, is by far the worst Of
the season. The wind is strong and the
snow has dritted badly. The storm is gen.
eral in the Northwest. accompanied by very
cold weather in Dakota ana Northwest
Territory. the lowest point resched being Is
degrees below at Fort Assiniboine.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

@ s~.sss.. .ssrs. = m ..s s..ss ; - : 49, x.s
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22

Embroidered Velvet
Slippers. 65 cents and
upwards. We have a
full assortment OF the
celebrated Dolge's Felt
Slippersand Felt Shoes,
and will sell them low
er than any other house
in the city.
Telegram-herald., 1887-12-22
AGAINST SWIhEF0RD
HE MUST ACCOUNT TO rHg Stare.
The Jsexs Decide. thai ne Wa ss Agent
Of tAs etass-Ho Exiassos Od<Esd
by tho Defsn<s~-othsr
State Ssws-

s<tsAssx - stNs&shsskkssse-
AsEeuxrFE Mich, Dec. si.-The suit OF
the Stats OF Michigan vs.. Alfred P. swine
ford. Governor Of Alaska. was concluded
in the Circuit Court today. Judge Grant
ruled that sxinefora. ss commissioner, was
an sgeat Of the State in connection with
the New Orleans exposition and accounts
bic TO il for the moneys expended. BE se-
c0rfingly directed the jury 10 bring IN
Judgment for Sz5Q. the sufn moi accounted
tor. The case villa be taken 70 the SupEsEae
Court.
The witnesses sworn for the State were
Horsfio Seymour. Jr.. Vim. b. Davis and
i. 1. Carroll, snd the dsposltions Of aecFs-
tsry Noble, Of Detroit Ex-Governor Bexoie,
OF Flint, A b. Tozer and judge K. A. Bur-
lingems. of Grand Rapids. were introduced.
The deposition OF Edwin IL. kanter. OF De-
tfoit. was rejected on account OF tecnni-
ealities.
Mr.. Seymour testified that the woods coll
le0tsd fer tbeexposilion were paid for by The
Michigan Land a Iron Company, Of which
Sir. Seymour is Superintendent VIM Is:
Davis testified 70 the tGcl that the WORK OF
collecting the mineral exhibit WAS done by
his father. the late Hon. A. c. Davis, and
Mr.. Carroll. who was member OF the Com
mission throughout so far IS his knowl-
edge related to Swineford's relations with IT,
Governor Swlneford's deposition had not
been received. Ii bad been noticed for De
cember Is, inst, and consequently could
not have arrived in time for the trial. The
| defense relied upon the attempt 10 throw
| the case out OF court on the technically
| tnat Swineford was not an agent OF the
State. Attorneys r. w. Buttsrfield, OF
Grand Rapids and ID. Fl. Bali. of Marquette,
represented the State.
Sheep Bresdsrs Down on Grover.
| LANSING, Mich, Dec. 2l.-The following
officers of the Michigan Merino Sheep
| Breeders Association were elected today:
President, John T. Rich. Elba; Vice Presi-
deut, G. w. Stuart. Grand Blanc; Secretary.
| +. n Ball. Hamburg; Treasurer. j. Evarts
Smith. Ypsilanti; Directors. L. w. Barnes,
| Byron. W. J. G. Dean, Hanover, a. A.
Wood. Saline. A. w. Naring, Mendon, s. @.
| Lombard, Addison; Committee on Pedi-
| grees. ID. p. Dewey, Grand Blanc. e. b.
Welsh, Paw Paw. L. w. Hardy, Osceola-
| The Association engaged this afternoon
| in the adoption, q clsuse ut time, OF a
long string of resolutions treating on the
| tariff on wool. The hit rather hard at
| President CIevelDnd's message. and the
membe-s seemto be very much in earnest.